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THE 

MASHERS MASHED. 



A. Farce 



IN TWO ACTS, 



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CAST OF CHARACTERS. 

Dad Larkin s Old man 

Dolly Larktns/ tt . 

Susie Larkins f His daughtert 

Charles Dull | _ 

August Sharp f The mashert 

POLICMAN 

Dolphus "Cullud chile?' 



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ETA GE DIRECTIONS. 

• b„ means R'ght; l., Left; r. h.. Right Hand; l. h.. Left Hands 0., Cenlre; a. r ; 
I2d E.,] Second Entrance; u. e., Urper Entrance; m. d., Middle Door; f., the Flat 
I>.F.,Door in Flat; B. C, Right of Centre; l.c, Leltoi Centre. 

R- ».C c. ,.. c . u 

V The reader if supr-orcd tc be upon the stage facing the audience. 



The Mashers Mashed. 

ACT I. 

SCENE I— Street Scene. 
Enter, Susie and Dolly Larkins, l. 

Susie Larkins. Did you ever see such impudence? Things have 
come to a pretty pass in this country ! A lady can hardly appear 
on the streets without an escort, without being subjected to insults 
from some of these so-called lady killers. 

Dolly Larkins. Sister, have you noticed those two that have been 
following us for the last half hour? 

Susie. To be sure I have, and that is what called forth the re- 
mark I just made. 

Dolly. Can't we teach them a lesson in manners? 

Susie. An idea, Dolly ! Can I depend on you? 

Dolly. In regard to those two? (pointing L. 

Susie. Yes. Let us stop here and allow them to scrape an 
acquaintance. That will do for the present ; then we can arrange 
our plans for the future, hereafter. What do you say ? 

Dolly. I'm agreed! So now to commence operations ! 

{waves handkerchief over shoulder 

Susie. Dolly Larkins, what are you doing ! 

Dolly. If we are going to teach school, we must advertise for 
scholars. 

Susie. My heart fails me already. 

Dolly. Faint heart never mashed a — 

Susie. Dude ; but here they come ! (girls stand B. 

Enter, Charles Dull and Augustus Sharp, l. 

Charles Dull. Our chawmers of the park, by jove ! I say 
Augustus, let's get acquainted ! 

Augustus Sharp. All right, Chawley ! You speak to the ladies. 

(pushes him towards them 

Chas. (hand on heart) Be still, fond heart! (starts across to 
ladies — comes back) I say, Augustus, when I get acquainted I'll 
introduce you. 

Aug. All right, Chawley! Go ahead— don't you see the ladies 
are waiting? (pushes him across 

Chas. (comes back) I say, Aug! 

Aug. What's the matter with you ? Go on ! 

Chas. I say, Aug — you're the oldest ! 

Aug. My dear boy, don't let my age — 

Chas. And you're the biggest, and — 



4 TEE MASHELS MASHED. 

Aug. Coward! Shall T pponk to the ladies? 
Chas. Yes, do— that's ;i dear tellah! 

vl^r/. All right! (crosses— comes back) You'll take no offense? 
Chas. Certainly not! 

Aug. All right! (crosses — comes back) I say, Chawley, what 
will I say? 

Chas. Why, say anything! Introduce yourself! 

Aug. Mr. Augustus Sharp? 

Chas. And then beg leave to present your friend. 

A u<j. That's you ! 

Chas, Yes. Go ahead! 

Crosses to ladies — makes elaborate bow — they pay no attention to him. 

Augustus goes back, 

Aug. I say, Chawley, think it's all right? 

Chas. Certainly — go ahead ! (Augustus crosses to ladies — bows 

Aug. Ahem ! 

Susie, (suddenly) Sir! 

(Augustus rushes back — gets behind Charles 

Chas. Here— what's the matter with you? 

Aug. I've gone into a decline. 

Chas. What's the matter — don't you see the ladies are waiting? 

Aug. You speak to the ladies, Chawley; tell them I'm took with 
the comsiimption. 

Chas. Consumption? 

Aug. Corns— anything! 

Chas. Nonsense ! Be a man ! Don't you see the ladies are wait- 
ing for an explanation? 

Aug. You explain, Chawley ! 

Chas. Well, if I must; here goes! (crosses to ladies — Augustus 
follows him) Beg pardon, ladies; my name is Charles Dull. 

Aug. And my name is — (Charles hits him in stomach) By jove! 

Chas. Keep still ! 

Aug. (hand on stomach) Be still, fond heart! 

Chas. (to ladies) We would very much like the pleasure of your 
acquaintance. 

Susie. Our name is Larkins. This is my sister, Dolly. Dolly, 
Mr. Dull. (they boio 

Aug. And my name is — 

(Charles hits him and motions him to keep still 

Dolly. My sister's name is Susie. Susie, Mr. Dull ! (bowing 

Aug. And my name is — (Charlie shakes him 

Chas. Ladies, I am exceedingly happy to make your acquain- 
tance, (Augustus pulls his sleeve) and — 

Enter, Policeman, l., stands beside Augustus in dignified manner. 

Aug. (discovers him) Oh, good Lord! I say, Chawley — 

(rushes off l. 
Chas. And would beg leave to present my friend, Augustus 
Sharp. 

Turns to L. — discovers policeman — frightened — runs off l. — girls laugh 
and exit* n, Foliceman looks l., then B. — exit R. 



THE MASHEBS MASHED. 5 

Enter, Charles, followed by Augustus, l. 

Chas. Come on, Augustus, or we'll lose sight of them I 

Aug. All right, Chawley ; you go ahead ! 

Chas. No, you go ahead. 

Aug. No, you go ahead. 

Enter, Policeman, r. 

— No, never mind, Chawley! I'll go ahead. 
Chas. {discovers police) I'll go ahead. 

Business for both — exit r., each trying to keep ahead — Policeman exits 
R., after them. Change to # 

SCENE II— Wood, with set hut l. u.. and old fashioned well curb 
with wheel and rope, r. u. 

Enter, Dad Larkins, from hut. 

Dad Larkins. Well, well! Where can them girls be keeping 
themselves? Here it is night and they're not here. Where can they 
be — undoubtedly dilly-dallying along like a couple of young ninnies. 
Ah, here they come! (goes back to well 

Enter, Susie and Dolly, r. — cross l. 

Dolly. That Mr, Dull was rather a pleasant appearing young 
man. 
Susie. His friend was much the best looking to my notion. 
Dolly. Oh, that is just a matter of taste ! 

Susie. Dolly Larkins, when a girl gets as obstinate as you are 
its- 
Dad, (coming forward) Time to go to bed. (girls scream and 
exit into hut) I'll learn 'em to be out late of nights, galivanting 
around. The first thing I know they'll be making love to some of 
them starchy young fellers, and then will allers have some of 'em 
hanging around here, but I'll start 'em ! (exit into hut 

Enter, Charles and Augustus, r. 

Chas. That's the house. 

Aug. Be still, fond — (Charles hits him 

Chas. Oh, take a tumble! 
Aug. What will we do now? 

Chas. The first thing to do is to find out which is the young 
ladies' room. 

Aug. And then what, Chawley? 

Chas. And then we'll serenade them. 

Aug. Aw, yes! I know, (sing) "John Brown's body lies — " 

Dad. (outside) Sic 'em, Tige! Sic 'em, Tige ! 

(they exeunt R. — running 

Enter, Dad I ^arkins from hu t, with stuffed club — looks all around — 
shakes club — exits into hut. 

Enter, Charles and Augustus, cautiously. 

Chas. Now see if you can keep still, , 
Aug. All right ! 



6 TEE MASEEHS MASSED. 

Charles goes to hut and listens at door — Augustus shuffles his feet — 
Charles runs to him — frightened, 

Chas. What was that? 

Aug. You're scared ! 

Chas. Keep still I (he goes to hut — Augustus stands c. 

Enter, Policeman, sta?ids beside Augustus— Dolphus comes on from 
behind hut and gets on hands and knees behind him. 

Aug. (discovers policeman) Oh, I say, Chawley! 

Starts back— falls over Dolphus — yells — jumps up and runs off r., 
followed by Dolphus, laughing and swinging his hat. 

Chas. I say, keep still, can't you ? You'll raise the house ! 
Gives Policeman a push which sends him sprawling — discovers his 
mistake — rushes offik. Police starts to yet up. 

Enter, Larklns with club — strikes Policeman, who falls — jumps up 
and exits r. — exit Larkins into hut — Charles and Augustus 
peek in at r. 1 e. 

Enter, Charles and Augustus, r. 

Aug. Come on, I say ! Who's afraid ? (starts) What was that? 

Chas. That was your heart beating. 

Aug. Be still, fond heart! (hand on stomach 

Chas. Oh, come off! Go take a look around the house. 

Aug. Me ? 

Chas. Certainly. 

Aug. All right! (starts — comes back) Oh. I say, Chawley — the 
dawg ! 

Chas. Never mind the dawg; if he gets after you, that will give 
me a chance to investigate the house. 

Aug. While the dawg's investigating me? 

Chas. Yes, go ahead ! 

Aug. (starts — comes back) I say, Chawley — I'm bigger than you 
are. 

Chas. Yes. 

Aug. And the house is bigger than the dawg. 

Chas. Nonsense — go ahead ! 

Aug. All right! (starting business) I say, Chawley, maybe 
they've got a father. 

Chas. What of it? 

Aug. Maybe he's at home. 

Chas. Well? 

Aug. Maybe he's got a gun. 

Chas. Nonsense! " (pushes him 

Aug. Maybe he's on the shoot. 

Chas. Go ahead. (pushes him 

Aug. By jove, ChawJev, I've got an idea! 

Chas. Well? 

Aug. You're the one to go. 

Chas. Why so? 

Aug. Why you're smaller than I am and if he should* shoot, you 
would be harder to hit and — 

Chas. You're scared ! 

Aug. No, I ain't— I'm just prudent. 



THE M ASHE ItS MASHED. ? 

Chas. Now if you'll promise me to keep quiet, I'll look around 
the house. 
Aug. All right, Chawley. 

Charles goes back of house— Augustus stands a moment, then goes 
back and sits on well curb — Charles yells outside, then runs on 
followed by Policeman witnclub raised — crosses to r., then to l. 

Enter, L arklns from hut, with club — strikes at Charles — hits Px>~ 
liceman and knocks him down — stands over him with club raised 
to strike. 

Enter, Susie and Dolly same time. Charles runs to Dolly, drops 
on knees for protection at her feet. While above is going on, 
Augustus is dancing up and down, wringing his hands — just as 
Larkins knocks down Policeman, Dolphus runs on from back — 
shoots pistol front of Augustus' face — he yells, steps backward — 
falls into well — Dolphus runs to well — Susie run to well — both 
look in — hands raised in consternation — picture. 

END of ACT I. 

CURTAIN. 



ACT II. 

SCENE I — Boom at Larkins. 
Enter, Susie and Dolly. 

Susie. Do you know, Dolly, I am afraid I could mention two 
girls who, in "my opinion have went a little too far in a certain 
affair — 
Dolly. Do you mean in regard to those two mashers that — 
Susie. I do. 

Dolly. What fun we've had, anyway. 

Susie. That's true; but suppose the one that fell in the well 
should have been killed. 
Dolly. But he wasn't. 

Susie. But suppose he had not been fortunate enough to catch 
hold of the well rope as he fell in. 
Dolly. But he did. 

Susie. And if father should find out that we were the cause of 
those two swells hanging aroung here so much, I'm afraid it 
wouldn't he. so funny; he would put us under lock and key. 
Dolly. Love laughs at locksmiths. 
Susie. But they are growing so dreadfully in earnest. 
Dolly. And Duffy, the policeman, is in bad humor at the treat- 
ment be received at father's hands, and father could not convince 
him that it was a mistake. {laughs 

Susie. And, DoMy, I believe that father more than half believes 
that we were to blame. 
Dolly. Let him — who cares? It was fun, anyway. 
Susie, {showing letter) But about this letter — what's to be done? 
Dolly. Answer it, to be sure! 

Susie. 1 am tempted to destroy it, and wash my hands of the 
whole affair. 
Dolly. Why, Susie, when the fun's just commencing? Sister 



8 TEE MAS HEPS HASHED. 

mine, let's answer the letter, and make an appointment with tliem ; 
that will do for the present; Ave can arrange our plans hereafter. 

Susie. If I give my consent, it will be with the understanding 
that this shall be the end. 

Dolly. Agreed ! 

Susie. But about this letter ? 

Dolly. Answer it and tell them to call this evening. 

Susie. Here ? 

Dolly. Certainly ! 

Susie. And then? 

Dolly. We'll teach them a lesson they won't forget soon. 

Susie. And, Dolly, we must try and see Duffy and explain 
matters to him, or he'll make trouble for somebody. 

Dolly. We can soon get him — oh ! 

Policeman crosses stage from r. 1 e. — exits l. — has club in one hand 
and warrant of arrest in the other. 

Susie. There, my worst fears are realized. 

(Policeman comes on — goes off"L. again 
Dolly. What can he be doing here? 

Dolphus runs out l., by Larkixs and Policeman — all oj them run 

off R. 
Susie. Your question is answered and nothing remains but an 
explanation to father and the policeman. 

Enter, Dolphus, r., runs across to l., then back to c. — stands still. 

Enter, Policeman, r., dragging Larkixs by collar. As they are 
coming on, SsiUE whispers to Dolly — they go to policeman, one on 
each side of him — look up at him smiling — take policeman's hand 
from Larkixs' shoulder. Laijkins' runs off i.. — policeman looks 
from one to the other very sternly — then a sickly grin spreads ocer 
his face. 

SCENE II— Street. 
Enter, Chari.es and Augustus, r. 

Aug. I say, Chawlcy, what did the letter say ? 

Chas. The girls agree to our request and wish us to call this 
evening. J 

Aug. What did they say to our powposal of maw ridge, Chawley? 

Chas. Why they didn't say anything, only that they would 
comply with our request. 

Aug. What was that, Chawlcy V 

Chas. Don't you remember? I wrote them that if they were 
willing to accept us for better or worse, to each wear a bow of rib- 
bon in their hair; Dolly, if she accepts me is to wear a bow of blue, 
and Susie is to wear red. So cheer ii|> — we'il soon know our fate! 
We aie to call this evening; their father will be away. 

Aug. And the dawg? 

Chas. Oh, nonsense! 

Aug. He's liable to get too intimate on short acquaintance. 

Chas. You idiot! 



THE MASHEBS MASHED. 9 

Aug. Me? Idiot? Our friendship ceases— consider yourself 
shallenged to mortal combat. 

Chas. Wait till I explain. 

Aug. Proceed ! 

Chas. Dolly, if she accepts me, is to wear a bow of blue in her 
a air. 

Aug. And Susie wears her red hair. 

Chas. Red ribbon ! 

Aug. Red ribbon ? 

Chas. Oh, bosh — come on ! (exit R. 

Aug. And Dolly wears her blue hair. I say, Chawley t 

Dolphus runs on l., slicks him with pin — he jumps and yells. 
—Oh, Lawd, Chawley ! (exit r.— Dolphus l. 

SCENE III— Boom at Larkins. 
Dolly and Susie discovered. 

Susie. Dolly, now that the time is close at hand, my heart fails 
me. 

Dolly. Why the fun's just commencing. 

Siisie. I won't back out now; but to-night will see the eloping 
act of our flirtation, and I hope it may be the means of teaching 
those two swells a lesson they won't forget soon. 

Dolly. We'll frighten them out of their wits; but, Susie, it took 
coaxing before I could get father, Duffy and Dolphus to consent to 
assist us. 

Susie. And they'll be on hand. 

Dolly. They're in the other room now, smoking and having a 
good time; but where is our ribbon? Here it is ! (producing it) I 
was to wear the blue and you the red; so we'll just reverse it. (they 
put on ribbon) Cheer up, Susie — 

Aug. (outside) I say, Chawley ! 

Dolly. Hush — here they come ! 

Susie. Well, the interview will be short — 

Dolly. And sweet — 

Susie. And right to the point. 

Enter, Dolphus, r. 

Dolly. Places, everybody ! (exit Dolphus, j; 

Enter, Charles and Augustus, l. 

Dolly. Welcome ! 
Susie. Welcome! 

The girls hold out hands in greeting — boys rush to them — discover thi 
ribbons changed — both start back — Charlks turns and goes up 1:. 

Aug. I say, Chawley! (goes back to him) Confound it! I'v< 
forgot my color. Are you red or am I — 
Chas. Don't trouble me. 
Aug. What's my color ? 
Chas. I'm blue. 
Aug. So am I ! 



w Til E MASHERS MASHED. 

r .n the meantime, the girls change ribbons — AUGUSTUS discovers change 
and runs to Charles, turns him around, points — both smile and 
dance — then run to girls with arms extended — Charles to Dolly, 
and Augustus to Susie. As they start to embrace them, girls slip 
under their arms, and same time Lariuns steps in l. and police- 
man r. 2d groove — they embrace them instead of girls — both starx 
back frightened — stagger back with backs together— drop canes. 
Dolphus runs on from r. — flours them both. 

Aug. I say, Chawiey! (all laugh— quick curtain 

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Papers found. 

ACT IV. Scene 1st — Barney O'Toole in possession — He discovers a plan 
of robbery — The detective as a Dutch peddler — Frank and Ralph recognize 
him, capture and confine him in trunk — Barney releases him — The robbery 
— Death of Ralph — "I have kept my oath!" — Scene 2nd — Frank's villainy 
exposed — Barney, the rightful heir and son — Shadowed — The criminals to 
justice — Happy ending. 

TwoAuntEmilys;or,Quits. 

A Farce in 1 Act, by Martie E. Tibbets, for 8 female 
characters. This is an excellent little farce, consisting of 
light comedy, easy acting, racy dialogue and a good moral. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Quarrel between Dinah and Biddy. Aunt Emily, whose money the 
girls are trying to get. Mrs. Morton and the telegram. Dismay of Helen 
and Grace. Dinah lays down the law. Onions and cayenne pepper. 
Arrival of Belle Mortou and her teacher, who is the rich Aunt Emily. 
Belle's joke on Aunt Emily. The long unheard of sister found. Belle's 

1'oke on the girls discovered. The poor Aunt Emily secures a home. 
\i\\a gets eveu and calls it "Quits." 



THE COMMERCIAL 

DRUMMER. 



A Drama in 3 Acts, by Thorn Melross, for G male and 
2 female characters. This piece is immense. It is printed 
from the anther's original manuscript, and has been pro- 
duced with great success by the American Theatre Co. 

SYNOPSIS. 

ACT I. Home of the late Richard Mario w. Interview between 
Frank Ross and Lawyer Dudley. The pious deacon and Verda 
Miller. Reading the will. Joe's dog collar. Richard Marlow, the 
false heir. The child of the Dark Continent in trouble. Three 
villains. "Ten thousand to silence my tongue!" Zadie, the de- 
serted wife of John Dudley. An attempted murder. Joe's little 
"barker" interferes. Deacon and Joe. Frank and Verda; his 
resolve to become a "Commercial Drummer." Zadie gives Verda a 
home. Mr. Dudley's proposal to Verda, and the misunderstanding. 
Murder of Deacon Foote, and Frank accused. The struggle, "life 
or death I" 

ACT II. Zadie, Verda, and the tramp. "Painted benches." 
"My kingdom for some soup!" Booth and Zadie. Attempted 
murder of Zadie; Ashtor, the tramp interferes, and makes Dudley 
hand over a "William." Booth and the Indian. Too much beer. 
The stolen will. Joe in the barrel. Target shooting. Verda's 
refusal to marry Dudley. Abduction of Verda, and Joe knocked 
down. 

ACT III. Ashtor and Booth. Corn plasters; "There's millions 
in them!" Olie, the Swede. Zadie, the C< nsus taker. Two 
"bummers!" Rescue of Verda by Zadie. i rank discovered by 
Richard, as Booth. "He must die!" A job for Olie. "In the 
soup!" Hot and cold boxes. Olie and Booth to the rescue of 
Zadie. Explanations. A new version of McGinty. A love scene. 
Capture of Verda. Supposed death of Booth. Fright and death of 
Dudley. Capture of Richard. Frank and Verda secure the fortune 
at last. Zadie avenged and the "Commercial Drummer" sells corr 
plasters no more. 



THE 

Intelligence Office. 



An original Ethiopian Sketch in 1 Scene for 3 male char- 
acters — as prodnced at Tony Pastor's Opera Honse. 
This sketch is extremely lndicrons — costumes modern — 
time in representation 15 minutes. 



DUTCH JAKE ; or, True Blue . 

A Drama in 3 Acts, for 4 male and 3 female characters. 

SYNOPSIS. 

ACT I. Home of Major Fay in Virginia— Iron mines— Mrs. Fay 
and the Major do not agree— Maude Allen, the waif, finds a home- 
Harry Thurle and Ella Fay— The proposal— Henry Crinley, agent 
for mining company— Jake Schneider "a fresh arrival."— The sale. 
Five thousand dollars missing — Jake accused— "I tinks I peen der 
cock of der valk!" 

ACT II. Jake and Ella— Harry Thurle missing— Jake, "I vill 
finds him pooty quick now!" — Crinley and Ella — Jake protects 
Ella— The goose pond— Maude tells Major Fay of Crinley's treach- 
ery— Plan to abduct Ella, frustrated by Maude— Jake Schneider's 
dream and rescue of Harry— Ella leaves home— Crinley discovers 
Maude, his wife— Shows his hand— Jake appears and prevents 
murder — "I peen not afraid of dot cowyard man!" — Major Fay and 
Crinley— The insult— Kettle of hot water — Jake on deck. 

ACT III. Crinley and Major Fay— The vigilance committee— 
Harry and.the pocket-book— Maude Allen's story — Storm— A dark 
night's work— An attempt to murder Major Fay— Crinley shoots 
and wounds Harry— Jake shoots Crinley— His dying coniession— 
Maude finds a brother in Harry— Dutch Jake, and happy ending. 



A Drama in 3 Acts, for 10 male and 3 female characters 

SYNOPSIS. 

ACT I. Scene 1st.— School-house— Penn and Carl— The threat- 
Foot-race between Carl, Dan and Jim— Penns defense— "Hang 
him! hang him!" — Carl to the rescue— Tar and feathers. Scene 
gd, — Interview between Sprowland Bythewood. Scene 3d. — Toby — 
Virginia and her father— Toby frightened— "De debble will git me, 
suah !"— Arrival of Penn— Toby— "I'se a master han' to pick 
geese!" — Gus Bythewood, his Southern sentiments — Salina— "I am 
not a rebel!" — Mrs. Sprow', the "lone widder," interviews Penn. 
Mr. Villars threatened— Virginia intercedes— "We'll give the 
Yankee three days to leave the country."— Carl and Dan— "They 
mean to kill Penn" — Escape of Penn. 

ACT II. Scene 1st.— Venn about to be hung— "Death, rather 
than a rebel!"— Carl saves Penn, by enlisting— Arrest of Mr. Vil- 
lars and Stackridge— Virginia discovers Bythewood's treachery. 
Scene 2nd.— Prisoners in the guard-house — The secret passage — Carl 
on guard— Escape of prisoners with Carl. Scene 3d.— Home of the 
Villars— Toby's opinion — Virginia missing — Lysander and Salina — 
"Terrible news"— Toby as a bootjack — "Toby shall not be whipped;" 
"Fire! fire!" 

ACT III. Scene 1st.— Lysander and Silas— A plan to compel 
Mrs. Stackridge to reveal the cave where her husband is— Scene 2nd. 
Mrs. Sprowl, the "lone widder" visits Mrs. Stackridge's home- 
arrival of Dan and Jim, who mistake her for Mrs. Stackridge— the 
whipping— Lysander arrives — "Scoundrels, you have whipped my 
mother!" Scene 3d. — Carl and Toby prisoners— Carl saves Toby a 
whipping — Carl leads the way to the cave. Scene 4th. — Cave — 
Penn and Virginia— Carl and Toby, with Lysander a prisoner — Es- 
cape of Lysander, and attempt to capture party at cave — Repulse 
and victory — Death of Bythewood and Lysander — Passport to the 

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Aar-u-ag-oos 2 

Actor and Servant 1 

A Capital Match 3 

ATexan Mottier-in-Law 4 

A Day Well Spent 7 

A Regular Fix 2 

Alarmingly Suspicious.. 4 

An Awfi 1 Criminal 3 

An Unwelcome Return 3 

A Pet ot the Public 4 

A Roman tc Attachment 3 

A Thrilling Item 3 

A Ticket of Leave 3 

Betsey Baker 2 

Better Half 5 

Black vs. White 4 

Captain Smith « 3 

Cheek Will Win 3 

Cupids Capers 4 

Der Two Surprises 1 

De»ce is in Him 5 

Did Dream it 4 

Domesric Felicity 1 

Dutch Prize Fighter 3 

Dutchy vs. Nigger 3 

Eh? W at Did You Say 3 

Everybody Astonished 4 

Fooling with the Wrong Man 2 
Freezing a Mother-in-Law... 2 

Fun in a Post Office 4 

Family Discipline 

Family Jars 5 

Goose with the (Jolden Eggs.. 5 

Give Me Mv Wife 3 

Han-, the Dutch J. P 3 

Hans Bruuiuiel's C*'e 5 

Hash 4 

H. M.S. Plum 1 

How Sister Paxey got her 

Child Bnptiz d 2 

How She has Own Way 1 

How He Popped the Quest'n. 1 

How t i Tame M-in-Law 4 

How Stout Vour Getting 5 

In the Wrong Box 3 

In the Wrong Clothes 5 

John Smith 5 

Jumbo Jum r\ 

Kill iu Time 1 

KittieV Wedding Cake 1 

Lick Skillet Wedding 2 

Lauder bach's Little Surprise 3 

Lodgings for Two 3 

Matrimonial Bliss 1 

Match for a Mother-in-Law.. 2 

More Blunders than one 4 

Mother's Fool 6 

Mr. Hudson's Tiger Hunt i 

My Heart's in Highlands 4 

y Precious Betsey 4 

My Turn Next 4 

U WifV> Relations 4 



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My Day and Now-a-Days 1 

My Neighbor's Wife 3 3 

Obedience 1 2 

Old Clothes „. 3 o 

On the Sly 3 2 

Otnello 4 1 

Paddy Miles' Boy 5 2 

Paten- Washing Machine 4 1 

Persecuted Dutchman 6 3 

Poor Pilicody 2 3 

Prof. Bones 'Latest Invention 5 

Quiet Family 4 4 

Rough Diamond 4 3 

Ripples 2 

Room 44 2 

Schnaps 1 1 

Sewing Circle of Period > 

S. H. A. M. Pinafore 3 

Somebody's Nobody 3 

Sports on a Lark 3 

Stage Struck Yankee 4 

Strawberry Shortcake 2 

Slick and Skinner 5 

Slasher and Crasher 5 

Taking the Census 1 

Th t Mysterious B'dle 2 

Ticket Taker 3 

Tne Bewitched Closet 5 

The Cigarette 4 

The Coming Man .. ... 3 

Turn Him Out „ 3 

The Sham Professor _. 4 

The Two T. J's .. 4 

The Best Cure 4 

I hirty-three Next Birthday.. 4 

Tit for Tat 2 

The Printer and His Devils.. 3 
Trials of a Country Editor.... 6 
The Wonderful Telepkone.... 3 

Unjust Justi'-e 6 

Vermont Wool Dealer 5 

Wanted a Husband ~..... 2 

Wooing Under Difficulties... 5 

Which will he Marry 2 

Widower's Trials 4 

Waki'-gHiinUp 1 

Why they Joined the Re- 
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Yankee Duelist 3 

Ya kee Peddler 7 



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Academy of Stars 6 

An Unhappy Pair 1 1 

Black Shoemaker „ 4 2 

Black Statue 4 2 

Colored Senators 3 

Chops 3 

Cuff's Luck 2 1 

Crimps Trip 5 

Double Electi n 9 1 

Fetter Lane to Gravesend...~ 2 

Hamlet the Dainty 6 1 

Haunted House - 2 



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Handy Andy , - 

Hypochondriac The 2 

Incompatibility of Temper... 1 

Joe's Vis t 2 

Mischievous Nigger 4 

Midnight Colic 2 

Musical Darkey 2 

ly's Moke 5 

No Cure No Pay 3 

Not as Deaf as He Seems 3 

Old Dad's Cabin 2 

Old Pompey 1 

Other People's Children 3 

Pomp's Pranks 2 

Quarrel oine Servants 3 

Rooms to Let - 2 

School - 5 

Seeing Boating 3 

Sham Doctor 3 

,16,< MM) Years Ago 3 

'Sport with a Sportsman 2 

Stage Struck Darkey 2 

Struck by Lightning 2 

Stocks Up, Stocks Down.. 2 

That Boy Sam 3 

That Awful Carpet I5ag 3 

The Select School 5 



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The Studio 

Those Awful Boys _ 

Twain's Dodging .; 3 1 

Tricks 5 z 

Uncle Jeff 5 2 

U.S. Mail 2 2 

Vice Versa 3 1 

Villkens and Dinah 4 1 

Virginia Mummy 6 1 

Who Stole the Chickens 1 1 

William Tell 4 

Wig-Maker and His Servants 3 

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